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Logic Pro X
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Logic Pro X is the most advanced version of Logic ever. Sophisticated tools for professional songwriting, editing and mixing are built around a modern interface that’s designed to get creative results quickly and also deliver more power whenever it’s needed. Logic Pro X includes a massive collection of instruments, effects and loops, providing a complete toolkit to create amazing-sounding music.

Powerful Interface• Consolidate and control multiple tracks or create rich, layered instruments with Track Stacks• Smart Controls allow you to manipulate multiple plug-ins and parameters with a single move• Support for the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro provides convenient controls for creating, editing and navigating your songs• Autosave keeps your work safe and sound

Professional Music Production• Record and edit MIDI or audio using a comprehensive set of editors and tools • Keep takes organised with take folders and build comps quickly with Quick Swipe Comping• Track Alternatives let you create and switch between different playlists of regions and edits on a track• Render any combination of effect plug-ins to a selection of audio using Selection-based Processing• Fix out-of-tune vocals and change the melodies of recorded audio with Flex Pitch• Manipulate the timing and tempo of any recording with ease using Flex Time• Comprehensive mix and plug-in parameter automation can be part of a region or track • Create and mix music from anywhere in the room using Logic Remote on iPad or iPhone• Produce simple lead sheets or orchestral scores with built-in Score editor

Keyboards and Synths• Get inspired by a collection of synths that provide analog, wavetable, FM, additive, granular, spectral and modelling synthesis• Quickly find sounds or create unique new ones with Alchemy, the ultimate sample manipulation synthesizer• Play or create a wide variety of rich sampled instruments with the EXS24 Sampler• Instantly turn a simple chord into a rich performance with the Arpeggiator • Transform simple ideas into elaborate performances using nine MIDI plug-ins • Play faithful models of classic organs, keyboards and vintage synths

Guitar and Bass Gear• Build your own guitar or bass rig with Amp Designer using vintage and modern amps, cabinets and mics• Design a custom Pedalboard from a collection of delay, distortion and modulation stompboxes• Access the Tuner with just a click to quickly get in tune

Creative and Production Effects• Play your sounds through realistic acoustic spaces using Space Designer convolution reverb• Use a range of multi-tap, vintage tape and stereo delays• Add movement to your tracks with a variety of modulation effects

What's New

Version History

10.4.1

Mar 1, 2018

• Fixes an issue that could cause the app to quit when opening projects created in an earlier version• Plug-in settings are properly installed for Step FX, Phat FX, ChromaVerb and the Vintage EQ collection• Logic no longer quits unexpectedly when pressing play after automation has been copied to another track• Resolves an issue where ChromaVerb could cause unexpected spikes in CPU usage• Zoom key commands now work as expected in the Audio File Editor• Control-clicking on a note in the Piano Roll Editor no longer causes other notes to deselect

Introduced in Version 10.4Smart Tempo• Advanced tempo detection lets you automatically combine content together, regardless of their original tempo• Record audio without using a click or drag in an audio file and have the performance define your project tempo• Add any audio file and have it automatically conform to the project tempo

Plug-Ins• ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colorful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces• Space Designer is a convolution reverb with a new design and a scalable, Retina interface• Step FX adds rhythmic multi-effect processing using 3 powerful step sequencers and an X/Y pad• Phat FX makes your tracks bigger and bolder using 9 effects that add warmth and punch to your sounds• The Vintage EQ Collection provides 3 accurate models of vintage analog EQs from the 1950s to the 1970s• Studio Strings and Studio Horns are deeply sampled, realistic ensemble instruments with custom articulation controls• Mellotron is now available as a standalone instrument plug-in• Retro Synth now offers 18 different filter models

More Content• 2 new Drummers play roots and jazz-influenced brush styles• 2 vintage brush kits for Drum Kit Designer • More than 800 new loops in a variety of instruments and genres• New Visions library for Alchemy adds 150 cinematic presets

Additional Features• You can now undo mixer and plug-in actions• The Files Browser now allows you to bookmark locations for your favorite folders containing samples or projects• In addition to Apple Loops, the Loop Browser now supports looping audio file and can preview them in sync with project tempo• A new universal design for controlling articulations provides a consistent interface for Logic and third-party instruments

10.4

Jan 25, 2018

Smart Tempo• Advanced tempo detection lets you automatically combine content together, regardless of its original tempo• Record audio without using a click or drag in an audio file and have the performance define your project tempo• Add any audio file and have it automatically conform to the project tempo

Plug-Ins• ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colourful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces• Space Designer is a convolution reverb with a new design and a scalable, Retina interface• Step FX adds rhythmic multi-effect processing using three powerful step sequencers and an X/Y pad• Phat FX makes your tracks bigger and bolder using nine effects that add warmth and punch to your sounds• The Vintage EQ Collection provides three accurate models of vintage analog EQs from the 1950s to the 1970s• Studio Strings and Studio Horns are deeply sampled, realistic ensemble instruments with custom articulation controls• Mellotron is now available as a standalone instrument plug-in• Retro Synth now offers 18 different filter models

More Content• Two new Drummers play roots and jazz-influenced brush styles• Two vintage brush kits for Drum Kit Designer • More than 800 new loops in a variety of instruments and genres• New Visions library for Alchemy adds 150 cinematic presets

Additional Features• You can now undo mixer and plug-in actions• The Files Browser now allows you to bookmark locations for your favourite folders containing samples or projects• In addition to Apple Loops, the Loop Browser now supports looping audio files and can preview them in sync with project tempo• A new universal design for controlling articulations provides a consistent interface for Logic and third-party instruments

10.3.3

Dec 14, 2017

• Optimises performance for iMac Pro including support for up to 36 cores• Addresses an issue that can cause user-created content to become unavailable in macOS High Sierra• Additional stability and performance improvements

Introduced in Version 10.3.2• Includes 3 Drummers who play percussion in the styles of Pop, Songwriter, and Latin• New Drummer loops can be added to your song and then customized with performance controls• The pitch of an audio region can now be transposed or fine tuned• Improves responsiveness of the graphical user interface• Alchemy includes an automatic time align feature for improved morphing• New additive effects in Alchemy expand the options for filtering and modulating sound• The length of individual steps in the Arpeggiator plug-in are adjustable• Volume automation resets as expected when a cycle returns to the beginning• Low Latency Mode works as expected for hardware outputs above Output 1-2

Introduced in Version 10.3.1• Addresses issues that could cause regions to behave unexpectedly while moving them• Resolves an issue where regions on inactive Track Alternatives could get deleted• Global edits that cut or insert time are now also applied to inactive Track Alternatives• Projects using sample rates other than 44.1kHz can now be shared to GarageBand for iOS

Introduced in Version 10.3Support for the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro• View your entire project at a glance and navigate with touch in the timeline overview• Adjust Smart Controls on the selected track to fine-tune the sound of instruments and effects• Play and record software instruments using a musical keyboard with piano keys or scale mode• Trigger drum pads to create beats while controlling velocity and note repeat• Access your favourite shortcuts using a set of customisable key commands

Audio Production• Track Alternatives let you create and switch between different playlists of regions and edits on a track• Render any combination of effect plug-ins to a selection of audio using Selection-based Processing• True stereo panning provides more control and discrete manipulation of stereo signals• Apply fades across multiple regions at a time• 64-bit summing engine • Use 192 additional busses

Additional Features• Share to GarageBand option allows you to remotely add new tracks to your Logic project from your iPhone or iPad via iCloud• MIDI plug-ins can be used to creatively control plug-in parameters• Directly assign Software Instruments as sidechain sources• Import Music XML files

10.3.2

Jul 18, 2017

• Includes 3 Drummers who play percussion in the styles of Pop, Songwriter, and Latin• New Drummer loops can be added to your song and then customized with performance controls• The pitch of an audio region can now be transposed or fine tuned• Improves responsiveness of the graphical user interface• Alchemy includes an automatic time align feature for improved morphing• New additive effects in Alchemy expand the options for filtering and modulating sound• The length of individual steps in the Arpeggiator plug-in are adjustable• Volume automation resets as expected when a cycle returns to the beginning• Low Latency Mode works as expected for hardware outputs above Output 1-2

Introduced in Version 10.3.1• Addresses issues that could cause regions to behave unexpectedly while moving them• Resolves an issue where regions on inactive Track Alternatives could get deleted• Global edits that cut or insert time are now also applied to inactive Track Alternatives• Projects using sample rates other than 44.1kHz can now be shared to GarageBand for iOS

Introduced in Version 10.3Support for the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro• View your entire project at a glance and navigate with touch in the timeline overview• Adjust Smart Controls on the selected track to fine-tune the sound of instruments and effects• Play and record software instruments using a musical keyboard with piano keys or scale mode• Trigger drum pads to create beats while controlling velocity and note repeat• Access your favourite shortcuts using a set of customisable key commands

Audio Production• Track Alternatives let you create and switch between different playlists of regions and edits on a track• Render any combination of effect plug-ins to a selection of audio using Selection-based Processing• True stereo panning provides more control and discrete manipulation of stereo signals• Apply fades across multiple regions at a time• 64-bit summing engine • Use 192 additional busses

Additional Features• Share to GarageBand option allows you to remotely add new tracks to your Logic project from your iPhone or iPad via iCloud• MIDI plug-ins can be used to creatively control plug-in parameters• Directly assign Software Instruments as sidechain sources• Import Music XML files

10.3.1

Feb 21, 2017

• Addresses issues that could cause regions to behave unexpectedly while moving them• Resolves an issue where regions on inactive Track Alternatives could get deleted• Global edits that cut or insert time are now also applied to inactive Track Alternatives• Projects using sample rates other than 44.1kHz can now be shared to GarageBand for iOS

Introduced in Version 10.3Support for the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro• View your entire project at a glance and navigate with touch in the timeline overview• Adjust Smart Controls on the selected track to fine-tune the sound of instruments and effects• Play and record software instruments using a musical keyboard with piano keys or scale mode• Trigger drum pads to create beats while controlling velocity and note repeat• Access your favourite shortcuts using a set of customisable key commands

Audio Production• Track Alternatives let you create and switch between different playlists of regions and edits on a track• Render any combination of effect plug-ins to a selection of audio using Selection-based Processing• True stereo panning provides more control and discrete manipulation of stereo signals• Apply fades across multiple regions at a time• 64-bit summing engine • Use 192 additional busses

Additional Features• Share to GarageBand option allows you to remotely add new tracks to your Logic project from your iPhone or iPad via iCloud• MIDI plug-ins can be used to creatively control plug-in parameters• Directly assign Software Instruments as sidechain sources• Import Music XML files

10.3

Jan 18, 2017

Support for the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro• View your entire project at a glance and navigate with touch in the timeline overview• Adjust Smart Controls on the selected track to fine-tune the sound of instruments and effects• Play and record software instruments using a musical keyboard with piano keys or scale mode• Trigger drum pads to create beats while controlling velocity and note repeat• Access your favourite shortcuts using a set of customisable key commands

Audio Production• Track Alternatives let you create and switch between different playlists of regions and edits on a track• Render any combination of effect plug-ins to a selection of audio using Selection-based Processing• True stereo panning provides more control and discrete manipulation of stereo signals• Apply fades across multiple regions at a time• 64-bit summing engine • Use 192 additional busses

Additional Features• Share to GarageBand option allows you to remotely add new tracks to your Logic project from your iPhone or iPad via iCloud• MIDI plug-ins can be used to creatively control plug-in parameters• Directly assign Software Instruments as sidechain sources• Import Music XML files

10.2.4

Jun 30, 2016

This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes.

Other recent Improvements:• Crossfades between comp sections in Take Folders can now be graphically edited• Ability to enable click zones for Take Folders to provide simultaneous access to editing and Quick Swipe Comping • Improves sound quality for Flex Pitch editing• 7 additional plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability• New Loudness Meter plug-in provides support for LUFS metering• Nudge controls can now be used to edit the position of selected automation points• Icons for Drum Machine Designer cells are now user assignable• All Alchemy presets now include names for Transform Pad snapshots• 3 new traditional Chinese instrument Patches for pipa, erhu and percussion• Over 300 new Chinese instrument Apple Loops

10.2.3

Jun 9, 2016

This update contains numerous fixes and enhancements, including:• Crossfades between comp sections in Take Folders can now be graphically edited• Improves sound quality for Flex Pitch editing• Seven additional plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability• New Loudness Meter plug-in provides support for LUFS metering• Nudge controls can now be used to edit the position of selected automation points• Icons for Drum Machine Designer cells are now user assignable• All Alchemy presets now include names for Transform Pad snapshots• Three new traditional Chinese instrument patches for pipa, erhu and percussion• Over 300 new Chinese instrument Apple Loops• Ability to enable click zones for Take Folders to provide simultaneous access to editing and Quick Swipe Comping • Multiple additional enhancement and stability improvements

Other recent improvements:• New multi-threading feature improves performance when processing multiple live channels• Faster playback responsiveness when previewing Apple Loops and performing region edits• Flex Pitch editing can be performed within the Tracks area using a Piano Roll interface• A collection of 30 plug-ins has been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability• Numerous improvements to Alchemy including Apple Loops support and 11 new spectral effects• Additional content can be downloaded directly from the Sound Library and Apple Loops browsers• Drum Machine Designer supports drag and drop of multiple audio files

10.2.2

Mar 8, 2016

This update addresses overall stability and performance issues

10.2.1

Jan 20, 2016

This update contains numerous fixes and enhancements, including:

• New multi-threading feature improves performance when processing multiple live channels• Faster playback responsiveness when previewing Apple Loops and performing region edits• Flex Pitch editing can be performed within the Tracks area using a Piano Roll interface• A collection of 30 plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability• Numerous improvements to Alchemy including Apple Loops support and 11 new spectral effects• Improved reliability when downloading additional content • Additional content can be downloaded directly from the Sound Library and Apple Loops browsers• Drum Machine Designer supports drag and drop of multiple audio files• The Step Editor can automatically create lanes to display all MIDI events in a region• New export option allows you to create stems from multiple selected tracks• Improved VoiceOver support

10.2

Aug 25, 2015

• Introducing Alchemy — the ultimate sample manipulation synthesizer

- Next-generation synthesizer plug-in with multiple sound generators including; additive, spectral, formant, granular, sampler and virtual analog - Over 3,000 presets for all types of electronic music including electronic dance, hip hop, rock and sound for picture - Integrated keyword preset browser for finding the right sounds quickly - Performance controls like the Transform Pad make it easy to explore and reshape sounds - Combine up to four synth modules to create complex multi-layered sounds - Virtual analog oscillators produce authentic recreations of iconic synth sounds - Wide selection of modelled analog and special effect filters for producing sounds with vintage character and tonal complexity - Create animated, dynamic instruments using over 100 modulation sources that include flexible LFOs, AHDSR and MSEG envelopes, and step sequencers - Manipulate and combine samples in new ways using a collection of morphing and re-synthesis tools - Import EXS24 instruments or create your own using a robust set of sampler features - Apply independent arpeggiators to each of the four sound sources to transform simple chords into elaborate performances - Integrated effects rack with reverb, modulation, delay, compression, and a range of distortion effects

10.1.1

Feb 26, 2015

• Pre-fader sends are no longer affected by VCA Faders• VoiceOver can once again access audio channels as well as the track header volume and pan controls• The Brush Tool no longer gets stuck in fixed pitch mode when selected after using the Pencil Tool• Resolves an issue that could cause the Download Manager to appear empty• Additional bug fixes and stability improvements

10.1

Jan 21, 2015

• 10 new Drummers that produce beats in a variety of electronic and hip hop styles including Techno, House, Trap, Dubstep and more • Drummer provides specialised sound and performance controls for dialling in electronic or hip hop drum grooves• New Drum Machine Designer plug-in offers new sounds and features for customising electronic drum kits in a variety of styles• Create a sequence of notes with a single mouse gesture using the new Brush Tool in the Piano Roll Editor • New view options in the Piano Roll Editor let you see more notes in less vertical space and help identify drum sounds by name• Easily compress or expand the timing of selected notes with new time handles in the Piano Roll Editor • Note Repeat and Spot Erase modes allow classic drum machine–style techniques for creating beats in real time• Smart Quantize proportionally corrects the timing and length of notes to preserve the musicality of your original performance• Redesigned Compressor plug-in features scalable, Retina-ready interface and 7 models, including the new Classic VCA• Retro Synth can now create wavetables from imported audio and is able to stack up to 8 voices• Expanded sound library includes over 200 new synth patches and 10 classic Mellotron instruments• Automation can now be part of a region, not just the track, which makes it easier to use effects creatively• Manage large-scale mixes more easily with the addition of console-style VCA faders• Relative and Trim Automation modes extend the options for fine-tuning existing automation• Mixer now allows remote control of microphone and other input settings for compatible audio interfaces • Real time rendering of fades allows them to work with Flex Pitch and speeds up project load times• The Plug-in Manager now allows you to customise the organisation of your menu• Support for Mail Drop and AirDrop in OS X Yosemite makes it even easier to share your Logic projects

10.0.7

May 13, 2014

• Now supports 24 processing threads on 12-core Mac Pro models• The current volume, pan, and send values for all selected tracks can now be inserted at the playhead position• Enabling Low Latency Mode no longer creates sync issues for Drummer, Ultrabeat, Native Instruments Machine and other plug-ins with integrated step sequencers• Automation can now be copied and pasted to any location using the Marquee tool• Adds an option for MIDI volume and pan data to control the instrument plug-in instead of the channel strip• Resolves several snap and alignment guide issues• Various fixes that improve XML import and export with Final Cut Pro X• Contains multiple enhancements to Accessibility

10.0.6

Jan 9, 2014

• Fixes an issue that caused the audio input to be unavailable with some third party audio interfaces

10.0.5

Dec 19, 2013

• Adds 3 new Drummers and 11 new Drum Kit Designer patches• Significant enhancements to Channel EQ and Linear Phase EQ plug-ins including redesigned interfaces that are also accessible within the Smart Controls area• Solo now works as expected on channel strips using an External I/O plug-in• Volume and pan automation is now included in XML interchange with Final Cut Pro X• Loops that belong to the same family can be selected and changed using a new control in the region header• The waveform size in an audio region now adapts to the value of the region Gain parameter• The Link mode button is now available for the Piano Roll editor• Includes stability improvements

10.0.4

Oct 23, 2013

This update provides compatibility with project files created in GarageBand v10.0.

10.0.3

Aug 29, 2013

This update fixes an issue that occurs when bypassing a multi-output instrument plug-in and is recommended for all Logic Pro X customers.

10.0.2

• Undo commands work as expected after Flex Pitch editing• The Vintage Electric Piano plug-in now performs correctly at all sample rates• The Capture Last Take key command no longer erases a MIDI recording• Double-clicking a Drummer region now opens or closes the editor• Addresses a graphic issue where the Piano Roll Editor could display an empty window

This release is recommended for all Logic Pro X customers.

10.0.1

• Fixes an issue that could cause content downloading to stall• 24-bit audio files are no longer converted to 16-bit when exporting projects to AAF• Improves stability when switching between audio editors while Flex Pitch is enabled• Track Stacks that contain both software instrument and audio tracks will no longer be inadvertently flattened by loading a Patch• Tuner is now available when selecting a Track Stack containing audio tracks• Addresses graphic and selection behaviour issues in the Score Editor

This release is recommended for all Logic Pro X customers.

10.0.0

Jul 15, 2013

Mar 1, 2018

Version 10.4.1

• Fixes an issue that could cause the app to quit when opening projects created in an earlier version• Plug-in settings are properly installed for Step FX, Phat FX, ChromaVerb and the Vintage EQ collection• Logic no longer quits unexpectedly when pressing play after automation has been copied to another track• Resolves an issue where ChromaVerb could cause unexpected spikes in CPU usage• Zoom key commands now work as expected in the Audio File Editor• Control-clicking on a note in the Piano Roll Editor no longer causes other notes to deselect

Introduced in Version 10.4Smart Tempo• Advanced tempo detection lets you automatically combine content together, regardless of their original tempo• Record audio without using a click or drag in an audio file and have the performance define your project tempo• Add any audio file and have it automatically conform to the project tempo

Plug-Ins• ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colorful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces• Space Designer is a convolution reverb with a new design and a scalable, Retina interface• Step FX adds rhythmic multi-effect processing using 3 powerful step sequencers and an X/Y pad• Phat FX makes your tracks bigger and bolder using 9 effects that add warmth and punch to your sounds• The Vintage EQ Collection provides 3 accurate models of vintage analog EQs from the 1950s to the 1970s• Studio Strings and Studio Horns are deeply sampled, realistic ensemble instruments with custom articulation controls• Mellotron is now available as a standalone instrument plug-in• Retro Synth now offers 18 different filter models

More Content• 2 new Drummers play roots and jazz-influenced brush styles• 2 vintage brush kits for Drum Kit Designer • More than 800 new loops in a variety of instruments and genres• New Visions library for Alchemy adds 150 cinematic presets

Additional Features• You can now undo mixer and plug-in actions• The Files Browser now allows you to bookmark locations for your favorite folders containing samples or projects• In addition to Apple Loops, the Loop Browser now supports looping audio file and can preview them in sync with project tempo• A new universal design for controlling articulations provides a consistent interface for Logic and third-party instruments

Ratings and Reviews

A very welcome update

Jul 17, 2013

flynn_nrg

As many Logic users I have been waiting for this update for a long time and have to say that the Logic Pro team has exceeded my expectations. They have managed to make Logic's interface simpler and more accessible for new users while keeping all the features that experienced Logic users love and use on a daily basis.

Like all the new features but for me, personally, MusicXML support is the most welcome one as I can now swap music between notation software and Logic seamlessly.

With such an amount of included content (30Gb) this purchase is a no brainer.

A very welcome update

Jul 17, 2013

flynn_nrg

As many Logic users I have been waiting for this update for a long time and have to say that the Logic Pro team has exceeded my expectations. They have managed to make Logic's interface simpler and more accessible for new users while keeping all the features that experienced Logic users love and use on a daily basis.

Like all the new features but for me, personally, MusicXML support is the most welcome one as I can now swap music between notation software and Logic seamlessly.

With such an amount of included content (30Gb) this purchase is a no brainer.

Amazing !

Feb 4, 2015

Steph_blav1

It’s an amazing piece of software. My mind is blown everytime I use it because there're so many powerful tiny weeny tools all over, you never get bored.The look is amazing, features are powerful, sound is rich...Logic Pro X is simply amazing !

Amazing !

Feb 4, 2015

Steph_blav1

It’s an amazing piece of software. My mind is blown everytime I use it because there're so many powerful tiny weeny tools all over, you never get bored.The look is amazing, features are powerful, sound is rich...Logic Pro X is simply amazing !

very disappointed not worth the money

May 29, 2017

belched

Am very disappointed for this purchase. This software is incredibly slow on my 1.5 years old iMac which is not the same with Presonus Studio One 3 .. I also have to restart it multiple time during my guitar recording. Definitely not worth the money at this stage.

very disappointed not worth the money

May 29, 2017

belched

Am very disappointed for this purchase. This software is incredibly slow on my 1.5 years old iMac which is not the same with Presonus Studio One 3 .. I also have to restart it multiple time during my guitar recording. Definitely not worth the money at this stage.